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Legal Cashier & Head Legal Cashier

Location: Central London (Office-based)

Salary: Legal Cashier – up to £45,000 | Head Legal Cashier – up to £60,000

We are seeking experienced Legal Cashiers to join a dynamic and well-established legal firm in London.

These roles require strong financial acumen, a thorough understanding of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, and the ability to work efficiently within a legal finance team.

The Head Legal Cashier will lead and manage a team of 4-5 cashiers while overseeing financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Ensure compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

* Perform bank reconciliations.

* Process client and office cheques.

* Manage billing, completions, and disbursements.

* Handle Land Registry invoices and stamp duty payments via BACS.

* Accurately post client account receipts and payments.

* Process BACS and CHAPS payments through online banking.

* Assist with month-end and year-end financial procedures.

* Support the conveyancing team with financial matters.

* Respond to internal and external accounts queries.

* Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.

* Oversee legal cashiering operations (Head Legal Cashier role).

Requirements

* Previous experience in legal finance or cashiering.

* Knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules.

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

* Leadership and team management experience (for Head Legal Cashier)